The culture and how it affects ministry to kids

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Almost every student in my early childhood class loves animals. They love farm week when we learn about animals on the farm. They love zoo week when we learn which animals live at the zoo. One 4 year old boy cannot get enough of the classroom science center where he can experience all kinds of …

Children have been learning by doing and through play for years. In the 21st Century, students learn by doing in different ways. They want to create — digitally and electronically. Are we engaging them and allowing them to create on a 21st Century level? Watch this video to see what 21st Century learners want: 21st …

I received low-resolution pictures of almost all the illustrations for my next illustrated children’s book on Noah and the flood. The color drawings are amazing. The book is coming soon, possibly by late September or early October. Story by Brenna Phillips Illustrations by Kristie Chamlee Take a look at this drawing showing Noah choosing to …

Once again I read an article about a positive way to succeed in adventures and life tasks. Awhile back I read in Len Sweet’s AquaChurch 2.0 book his advice for being a risk-taker. Read that post by clicking here. Most recently I read an article about an educator who credits much of her success to …

I recently found this picture on a friend’s Facebook page. She said when the preacher said “let us pray” at a wedding, her little boy bowed his head. That’s what it is all about. We teach them at young ages. We model what to do. Then they demonstrate on their own what they have learned.

… move up to children’s worship. It’s that time of year. Transition time. New class time. Larger classes. More children. Older children. Make the transition moving up easier with this book: Savannah Goes to Children’s Worship. Click on the title or see the book link to the right of this post to place your order …